Plot: On a free floating satellite many light years from Earth
Nebula speaks to Thanos of Titan . But the strangest thing is that she allows Adam Warlock
to walk so freely around her . It is as if she isn't even aware of his presence . Nebula
imprisons the gloating Thanos in cement . Nebula dislikes what Thanos has done with
infinite power . So she makes everything as it was 24 hours ago . The wish became reality
. Half the universe is resurrected , mere moments after its unexpected death . Most will
remember nothing of what has occured . Some will have a nagging feeling that something is
or was amiss . While others will remember , but that memory will prove maddening . For it
will justify just how truly helpless they are . Powerless against a force beyond their
comprehension . A will capable of either causing galactic genocide or returning a frozen
planet to its proper orbit . So let there be celebration throughout the heavens . For a
false god has fallen . The reigns of power once again shift hands , the game continues ,
behold a new day dawning . For dear Nebula willed that everything be as it was . When one
has the power of a god , she should be careful about what she wishes for . Wishes are
sometimes fulfilled . Thanos has been freed from his cement prison , and Nebula returned
to the rotting husk she once was . Thanos walks up to the shattered body of Nebula to
reclaim what is rightfully his . But it was a mistake even the wretched thing that Nebula
was with but a thought . While Thanos's error , of gloating when he should have been
grasping the power he craves , will not be so easily remedied . Thanos is again imprisoned
. Wasn't that inevitable for Nebula is Power . Warlock walks up to Nebula unnoticed and
touches the Soul Gem on it . A beam hits the Silver Surfer . Both their bodies appear
lifeless . The discharge surprised Nebula and she blamed , the Mage , Dr. Strange and
encases his hands in solid force . Nebula has been fortunate thus far , but she is about
to learn that some mistakes are worse than others . When you least expect it they return
to haunt you . Behold the Cosmic Beings ! The Silver Surfer awakens finding Adam Warlock
and himself back in the Soul World . They are there because Adam Warlock's power is
greater there than anywhere else , and its all part of his plan . The threat to the
universe could not be neutralized until the gauntlet was in other hands . Because Thanos
would have sensed Warlock and stop him . Nebula's inexperience and current confusion are
their only edge . From the beginning Warlock knew Thanos would lose the gauntlet . For
Adam Warlock knows how Thanos's mind works . The Silver Surfer asks Warlock "What
now?" Warlock replies ," I do what must be done . But I will need your
assistance . I am in need of a spiritual Anchor . In order to fulfill that function we
must..." Back to Nebula , The Cosmic Entities have learnt well from their initial
encounter . They attack now en masse , rather than diffusing their might in individual
efforts . Nebula's bewilderment with omnipotence and her light grasp on this new-found
power must be sensed by them . Their strategy is obviously to hammer her with an
unrelenting assualt . Thus keeping her from concentrating on a multi-level plane of
existance . And so her full strength is not allowed to be brought into play . As expected
Nebula doesn't see this and has fallen victim to the ploy . Of course such a tactic would
have proven futile against Thanos . In the Soul World " Now you know all that is Adam
Warlock and I , Norrin Radd . The scope and particulars of my plan are now clear to you
?" The Silver Surfer replies ," Yes but illumination and understanding are not
one and the same . I still cannot fathom your attitude toward this entire situation toward
all life in general . So detached ." Warlock answers ," Emotional nerves
cauterized I suppose . Somehow , I manage . It is of no import at the moment . Once again
the universe needs saving ! It all sounds mundane when said like that , doesn't it ? But
that is what beings like you and I do ; we defend reality . Especially a reality in which
a soul can expand to fill a need . Where one such as I can reach out into the Infinite .
And perhaps change the face of the cosmos !" It was only a matter of time before
Nebula gained the upper hand . She possesses the Power Infinite . With such might , any
dillard would eventually prove victorious . Now everything depends on Warlock's timing .
It must be perfect or all is lost . From within the Soul Gem the universally huge Warlock
says ," Nowhere ! Everywhere ! At one with the universe of the Soul Gem !From The One
I Reach Out To The Five !" A new order exists within the Universe ! All Hail The
Coming Of Omnipotent Nebula ! LET THERE BE DISHARMONY ! The Infinity Gauntlet flames on
with cosmic energies . It causes such pain to Nebula that she throws the gauntlet to the
ground to end the displeasure . Dr. Strange calls in the reserves from his mansion .
Thanos breaks out of the cement prison for it is nothing to him but putty without being
backed by the power of the Infinity Gauntlet . Then starts a Mad Rush for Infinity Power .
Everyone goes for the gauntlet . Some want it for greed . Others just wish to save the
universe from tyranny and death . A brilliant light flashes and the conflict ends for
there is a new Omnipotent Being . Heis Adam Warlock and he will deal with all matters in
his own fashion . The Infinite Power is now Adam Warlock's . Seek not to dispute that
claim . Thanos presses a button on his belt and says ," I suggest you puny fools put
some distance between yourselves and mt person . A Thermal Nuclear Device on my person ,
set to detinate in 15 seconds . Why ? Because I prefer death to imprisonment ! Pride : My
one fatal flaw ." Thor hits Thanos with a mighty blow with his hammer . Thanos flys
deep into space and explodes . Eros claims custody of Nebula . Titan shall judge and
imprison her . Warlock sends everyone to where they wish to be except three . Thor , Dr.
Strange , and the Silver Surfer remain with Adam Warlock . They remain because each of
them has gazed into the depths of his heart . Warlock tells them to go forth and tell the
masses that he is a god who can be trusted . Adam Warlock sends them away and Gamora and
Pip the Troll arrive . Warlock brings them 60 days into the future . to pay a visit to
Thanos . They discuss their recent experiences and Warlock , Pip , and Gamora depart .
Thanos thinks to himself " Power . Such an emphemeral commodity ; hard to gain , easy
to lose . And I once thought I understood it . What vanity . Adam Warlock , a being who
wished nothing more than to spend the rest of his days within the peaceful environment of
the Soul Gem . He now possesses the Infinite Power and all the responsibility that goes
along with it . While I , whoose entire life was dedicated to the pursuit of power , now
find myself scraping out a living from the soil . Irony worthy of a drama . Yet strangely
enough though , I envy not Adam Warlock . Somehow I feel , that in the long run , Thanos
of Titan came out ahead in this particular deal ."

The End

Comments: Ron Lim continues to do his best, and Jim Starlin finishes
up a classic in comics.

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